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Qualifier 1 postponed to 4 pm on May 28

Fans will be admitted to rescheduled match upon presenting original tickets

By IPL Desk

Kolkata 27 May 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY: Pepsi IPL 2014 Qualifier 1 match

Following the heavy rain in Kolkata over the last two days, the umpires made an early inspection of the ground at the Eden Gardens at 5:15pm and determined, after consultation with the curator, that there was no possibility of the ground being fit for play today. As a result therefore, the 2014 Pepsi IPL Qualifier 1 playoff match between Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders has been postponed to tomorrow, Wednesday 28 May and is scheduled to start at 4:00 pm.

Ticketholders who purchased tickets for the original match day will be able to enter the stadium on Wednesday on presentation of their original ticket (with the bar code intact) at the turnstiles. Gates will open at 2:00pm.

Refunds will only be made to ticket purchasers if the match is cancelled without a ball being bowled – on either of the original day or the reserve day as per the terms and conditions which are stipulated on the tickets.

If appropriate, a separate announcement will be made regarding the detailed procedures for obtaining a refund.

If it is not possible to complete the Qualifier 1 match tomorrow, Kings XI Punjab, having finished top of the league, will advance through to the Pepsi IPL Final in Bengaluru on Sunday 1 June 2014. Kolkata Knight Riders will play in the Qualifier 2 match on Friday 30 May 2014.

Cooper reported for suspect action

Rajasthan Royals bowler Kevon Cooper has been reported for bowling certain deliveries with a suspected illegal action during the Pepsi IPL match against Mumbai Indians played in Mumbai last evening.

The bowler was reported by on-field umpires Rod Tucker and K Srinath, along with third umpire S Ravi, at the conclusion of the match.

Under the IPL Suspected Illegal Bowling Action policy, Mr. Cooper may request an Official Assessment from the BCCI Suspect Bowling Action Committee, which comprises S Venkataraghavan, Javagal Srinath, AV Jayaprakash and BCCI Honorary Secretary, Sanjay Patel. However, pending any clearance by the Committee, Mr. Cooper would be available to be selected to play and bowl for Rajasthan Royals in the Pepsi IPL 2015 season but should he be reported a second time, he would be suspended from bowling for the remainder of that season.